…Hispanic operation the Libre Initiative Institute, and $200,000 to Stand Together, a new Koch “venture philanthropy,” bringing the total to $3.7 million for Koch groups. Donors Trust was founded in…
Chinese Corporation Alibaba Joins Group Ghostwriting American Laws
Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba has joined the American Legislative Exchange Council, a private group set up for corporations and other interest groups to ghostwrite legislation that is sponsored by legislators…
Revealed: Names of ALEC Lobbyist and Legislator Members
…Duke Energy, the Edison Electric Institute, American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers, American Gas Association, the Nuclear Energy Institute, National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The…
Stronger Judicial Recusal Rules Vital for an Impartial State Judiciary
…impartial and not be perceived as having been compromised by outside lobbying pressure, campaign contributions, or other political influence. For decades, this standard not only survived, but flourished and as…
Arizona “Ground Zero” for Koch Attack on Public Education
…Schools Arizona. But the ads are not stopping. Governor Ducey’s big backers, like the Arizona Chamber of Commerce, have started a new group called the “Arizona Education Project” and recently…
Coal Lobbyist Hosted Fundraisers for Senators Evaluating His Nomination for Top EPA Post
…the No. 2 slot at the agency. His confirmation hearing was in November; the Senate panel approved his nomination, but it never went before the full chamber for a final…
ALEC Gives Top Award to Legislator Jailed for Trying to Sneak Loaded Gun on a Plane
…backing of radical “stand your ground” laws. ALEC pushes a wide range of pro-gun bills around the country and opposes of gun safety measures. Currently, ALEC’s executive assistant to CEO…
ALEC Hires Former Koch Staffer to Lead Its Energy Task Force
…and their trade groups that stand to benefit from measures weakening environmental protections: including Koch Industries, Exxon Mobil, Peabody Energy, the Edison Electric Institute, American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM),…
ALEC Backs Extreme Climate Denial, Constitutional Rewrite, Corporate Wish List at Nashville Summit
…not your crowd. ALEC Promotes Driverless Vehicles ALEC’s Commerce, Insurance and Economic Development Task Force will consider two corporate-backed bills this week. The Model State Automated Vehicle (AV) Policy would…
Koch Latino Front Group Instructs Arizona Moms About School Vouchers
…motto “Stand with Arizona’s Children.” The website fails to mention that it is sponsored by David and Charles Koch, two of the richest men in the world, who believe that…